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RAINFALL PATTERNS IN UGANDA
Rainfall refers to tiny droplets falling on the earth’s surface from the atmosphere under the influence of gravity. There are mainly two rainfall types received in Uganda i.e.
Relief or orographic rainfall characterized in mountainous or hilly areas of Uganda like Rwenzori.
Convectional rainfall commonly received in areas of water bodies of Victoria and Kyoga and dense forests like Mabira and Kalangala forests.
RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION IN UGANDA
The rainfall received in Uganda is generally grouped as;
Rainfall above 2000mm experienced in equatorial climatic regions like on L. Victoria crescent.
Rainfall ranging between 1500mm-2000mm (heavy) experienced in modified climatic regions of Uganda.
Rainfall ranging from 1000mm-1500mm (medium) experienced in tropical climatic regions like in northern Uganda.
Rainfall ranging between 750mm-1000mm (low) experienced in semi-arid climatic regions like in Lyantonde, Kiruhura, Lwengo, etc.
Rainfall ranging below 750mm per annum experienced in dry climatic regions like in Karamoja districts of Kaabong, Kotido Kitgum, etc
THE DISTRIBUTION OF RAINFALL IN UGANDA
FACTORS FOR THE VARIATION IN RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION IN UGANDA
Assignment
ASSIGNMENT : Rainfall in Uganda MARKS : 50 DURATION : 1 week, 3 days